Prepare against Alex Keenan
United Kingdom · World #72,484 classical · FIDE ID 2409518
When preparing against Alex Keenan, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Alex Keenan, covering Nov 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alex Keenan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Keenan before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,813 | 1,839 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,955 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,789 | 1,789 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 26.7% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Keenan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Keenan's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Keenan usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Keenan usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Keenan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Keenan usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Keenan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Alex Keenan's chess games
All 30 games by Alex Keenan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E63 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Moray E S Lennox | 1,759 | Perth Congress 2026 | Open | C01 |
| May 2026 | Stephen Pimentil | 1,754 | Perth Congress 2026 | Open | C82 |
| Mar 2024 | Rokur Davidsen | 1,682 | Reykjavik Open | D02 |
| Jul 2025 | Rahul Arun | 1,652 | Scottish Int Open | B40 |
| Mar 2024 | Thor Saemundsson | 1,626 | Reykjavik Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,745 |
| Scottish Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,778 |
| Perth Congress 2026 | Open | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,889 |
| Perth Open A | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,598 |
| Ayr Congress 2026 | Open | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,896 |
| Scottish Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,677 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Keenan's chess games?
30 games by Alex Keenan, from Nov 2022 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Alex Keenan has played.
What does Alex Keenan play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Alex Keenan opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Keenan answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alex Keenan play as White?
As White, Alex Keenan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Keenan play as Black?
As Black, Alex Keenan most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Alex Keenan's FIDE rating?
Alex Keenan is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid and 1,789 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,839 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Alex Keenan played?
Our database contains 30 games by Alex Keenan, covering Nov 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Keenan?
30 games by Alex Keenan reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.